Best Low Calorie Protein Bars

  • By: Ann Williams
  • Time to read: 15 min.

Over 259 protein bars are tested to see which ones are the lowest calorie bars available.

The best low calorie protein bars are ideal for people on a weight loss diet, watching their waist line, or just want a tasty snack.

Best Low Calorie Protein Bars

Popular bars are listed like: Quest bars, Aussie Bodies, BC, Atkins, Optifast, Muscle Nation Custard bars, Body Science, Optislim, The Man Bar, Fibre One and Musashi protein bars.

The list also cover low carb bars, Keto, vegan, meal replacement bars, high protein and gluten free bars.

What is the lowest calorie protein bar?

What is the lowest calorie protein bar?

Below is a list of protein bars in order from lowest calories at top, to the highest calories at the bottom. We also list the kilojoules and protein values of the bar.

(Generally a small size bar can have lower calories in it as well, compared to a large size bar.)

This data table list makes it ideal for selecting a bar, counting your calories, or working it in with a 1400 or 1200 calorie diet as well.

Ideally select a low calorie bar, but with a higher protein content. As protein helps you feel fuller and helps retain muscle mass when dieting.

Type Calories Kilojoules Protein (Grams)
Atkins Enduldge Bar Turkish Delight 30g 81 340 0.4
Fibre One Protein Bar Caramel 24g 87 366 10
Fibre One Chocolate Fudge Brownies 24g 87 363 1
Fibre One Protein Bar Cookies & Cream 24g 88 367 10
Fibre One Triple Choc Cake Bars 25g 89 370 1.2
Weight Watchers Coconut Delight Indulgent Bars 21g 89 374 0.9
Fibre One Velvet Cake Bar 25g 90 375 1
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Salted Caramel Fudge 30g 93 388 8.1
Fat Blaster Snack Bars Chocolate Crunch 30g 93 390 6.2
Fat Blaster Snack Bars Choc Caramel 30g 95 396 6.3
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Peanut Butter Fudge 30g 98 411 8
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Multipack Chocolate 30g 99 413 9
Optislim 100 Calorie Snack Choc Coated Mixed Berry Bars 35g 99 415 2
Optislim 100 Calorie Snack Mixed Berry Muffin Bars 40g 100 420 2.2
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Deluxe Bar Multipack Almond Caramel 30g 101 421 8
Essential Health Protein Bar Mint 30g 103 432 10.2
Essential Health Protein Bar Coconut 30g 103 429 10.2
Essential Health Protein Bar Choc Fudge 30g 103 429 10.1
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Multipack Boysenberry 30g 103 433 9.1
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Multipack Mint Choc 30g 104 436 9
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Multipack Cookies & Cream 30g 106 442 10.2
BC Protein Balls Red Velvet Cupcake 30g 114 478 9.1
Atkins Advantage Choc Raspberry Bars 30g 119 498 7.5
Maxines Burn Bar Mocha Fudge 40g 124 520 14.7
BC Plant Based Protein Balls Orange Dark Chocolate  30g 127 532 8.3
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Crunchy Rocky Road 40g 133 556 12.8
Carman’s Raspberry & Pistachio Protein Bar 30g 133 555 7.7
Slim Secrets Bare Berries and Cream Protein Bar 40g 135 564 12.7
Atkins Low Carb High Protein Cookies & Cream Bars 30g 135 564kJ 8.2
Skippy Raspberry Cheesecake Protein Bar 40g 136 568 12.4
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Crunchy Honey Almond 40g 136 567 12.2
Atkins Endulge Caramel Nougat 35g 137 574 5.7
Skippy Protein Bar Mango Cheesecake 40g 138 576 13
Atkins Endulge Bar Honeycomb Crisp 30g 138 577 4.1
Noshu Low Carb Cherry And Coconut Indulgence Bars 32g 138 578 1.4
Nice & Natural Protein Wholeseed Bars Coconut & Goji Berry 30g 139 582 7.8
BC High Protein Bar Salted Caramel Chocolate Crunch 40g 141 591 12.2
Skippy Protein Bar Blueberry Waffle 40g 141 590 12.1
BC High Protein Bar Salted Caramel Fudge  40g 141 591 11.2
BC Energy Bar White Chocolate Cookies & Cream 40g 141 592 11.1
Noshu Low Carb Peanut And Caramel Nougat Indulgence Bar 32g 141 590 7.7
BC Energy Bar Dark Chocolate Orange 40g 142 595 11.2
BC High Protein Bar White Chocolate Raspberry 40g 142 595 11
BC Energy Bar Chocolate Brownie Espresso 40g 142 596 10.7
Atkins Enduldge Caramel Nut Chew Bar 34g 143 598 5.3
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Crunchy Blueberry Almond 40g 146 612 12.4
BC High Protein Bar Honeycomb Chocolate Crunch 40g 146 610 12
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Crunchy Choc Crackle 40g 146 611 12
Aussie Bodies Nourish Protein Bar Peanut Butter Crisp 36g 146 611 11.1
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Crunchy Cranberry Almond 40g 147 616 12.4
Aussie Bodies Nourish Protein Bar Choc Hazelnut Crisp 36g 147 614 10.4
BC High Protein Bar Raspberry Truffle 40g 148 620 11
Aussie Bodies Nourish Protein Bar Coconut Almond Crisp 36g 148 621 10
Nice & Natural Protein Wholeseed Bars Cranberry & Raspberry 148 620 7.3
BC High Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie Crunch 40g 149 624 11.1
Smart Protein Bar Strawberry Cheesecake 60g 150 626 21.2
BC High Protein Bar Chocolate Mint Crunch 40g 150 627 11.4
Noshu Low Carb Coconut Bliss Indulgence Bars 32g 150 627 1.7
BC High Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Almond 40g 151 632 11.4
Weight Watchers Macadamia & Cranberry Bars 34g 152 637 2.6
Smart Protein Bar Christmas Pudding 60g 155 753 18
The Man Bar Choc Mint 50g 155 649 17.6
Maxines Burn Bar Coconut Dream 40g 155 650 13.7
Coles Perform Double Chocolate Whey Protein Bar 40g 155 646 10.64
BC No Added Sugar Milk Chocolate Hazelnut 40g 155 648 6.4
Smart Protein Bar Raspberry White Chocolate 60g 157 657 21.1
Smart Protein Bar Caramel Honey Macadamia 60g 159 666 22.7
Coles Perform Peanut Butter & Chocolate Chip Whey Protein Bar 40g 159 667 10.84
Smart Protein Bar Salted Caramel 60g 160 671 22.9
Smart Protein Bar Latte 60g 160 671 22.9
Smart Protein Bar Apple Pie 60g 160 669 21.3
The Man Bar Choc Hazelnut 50g 160 669 17.8
Smart Protein Bar Cinnamon Donut 60g 161 673 22.8
Nice & Natural Coconut & Dark Chocolate Protein Nut Bars 33g 161 673 8.9
Smart Protein Bar Peanut Butter & Jelly 60g 162 676 21.7
The Man Bar Chunky Choc 50g 162 678 16.7
Aussie Bodies Shine Collagen Bar Chocolate Delight 45g 162 676 15.4
Coles Perform Plant Protein Bar Choc Hazelnut 40g 162 676 10.84
BC Good Fats Bar Peanut Butter Caramel 40g 162 679 9.1
Smart Protein Marshmallow Choc Biscuit 60g 163 684 22.6
Smart Protein Bar Banana Bread 60g 163 682 21.5
Smart Protein Bar Mango Cream 60g 163 682 20.1
Carman’s Protein Bakes Salted Caramel 40g 163 683 5.5
Bounce Salted Caramel Keto Bar 35g 163 683 5.1
Smart Protein Bar Cookies & Cream 60g 164 685 23.1
Aussie Bodies Shine Collagen Bar Turkish Cream Delight 45g 164 687 16.6
Aussie Bodies Shine Collagen Bar Berry Ripe Delight 45g 164 687 16.2
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Chocolate 50g 164 688 14.9
Bounce Almond Vanilla Keto Bar 35g 164 686 5.2
Bounce Keto Bar Choc Hazelnut Value Pack 35g 165 690 4.2
Smart Protein Bar Rose & Pistachio 60g 167 700 20.1
Carman’s Protein Bakes Peanut Butter Choc Chip 35g 167 700 5.3
Smart Protein Bar Choc Chip Cookie Dough 60g 168 704 22.8
Smart Protein Bar Dark Choc Cherry Coconut 60g 168 768 18.6
Nice & Natural Salted Caramel Protein Nut Bars With 3 Superseeds 33g 169 706 8.6
The Man Bar White Choc Coconut 50g 170 709 17.7
Aussie Bodies Shine Collagen Bar Coconut Cream Delight 45g 170 711 15.8
Body Science High Protein Bar Low Carb Plant Salted Caramel 45g 170 712 13.1
BC Plant Based Protein Bar Dark Chocolate Coconut 40g 170 711 6.4
Body Science High Protein Bar Low Carb Plant Cookies & Cream 45g 171 714 13
The Man Bar Choc Berry 50g 173 722 17.2
Smart Protein Bar Vanilla Nougat 60g 174 730 22
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Mint Choc 50g 174 727 15.1
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Whipped Salted Caramel 50g 174 730 14.4
Smart Protein Bar Apricot Coconut 60g 175 731 20.3
Coles Perform Maple Almond Plant Protein Bar 40g 175 730 10
Carmans Protein Bars Choc Mint 40g 176 736 10.2
Aussie Bodies Keto Wafer Dark Choc Mint 35g 176 736 7.1
180 Nutrition Plant Protein Bar Choc Chip Cookie Dough 50g 177 740 11.1
Keep It Cleaner Plant Based Protein Crunch Peanut Butter Bar 40g 177 742 8.1
Smart Protein Coconut 60g 178 743 21.6
Carman’s Peanut Butter Brownie Protein Bars 178 744 10.9
Aussie Bodies Keto Wafer Bar Cookies & Cream 35g 179 747 8.8
Smart Protein Bar Chocolate Choc Chip 60g 180 753 22.3
Quest Protein Bar Chocolate Brownie 60g 180 765 20
Sam’s Pantry Cookie Dough Low Sugar Protein Bars 38g 180 754 10
Aussie Bodies Keto Wafer Bar Berry Cream 35g 180 753 8.5
Aussie Bodies Keto Wafer Bar Choc Hazelnut 35g 180 753 8.3
Quest Bar Birthday Cake 60g 181 757 21
Quest Bar Potein Bar Double Chocolate Chunk 60g 182 763 20
Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Whipped Peanut Butter 50g 182 760 15.8
Sam’s Pantry Caramel Brownie Low Sugar Protein Bars 38g 183 766 10
Body Science High Protein Low Carb Plant Bar Peanut Choc 45g 184 768 13
180 Nutrition Plant Salted Caramel Protein Bar 50g 184 770 11.9
Quest Protein Bar Caramel Chocolate Chunk 60g 188 789 20
180 Nutrition Plant Lemon Slice Protein Bar 50g 188 785 12
Carman’s Cookies & Cream Protein Bars 40g 188 788 10
Body Science Clean Plant Protein Bar Choc Lamington 50g 188 787 8.7
Carman’s Salted Dark Choc Almond Gourmet Protein Bars 200g 190 796 10.4
Nature Valley Gluten Free Protein Bars Berries & Peanuts 40g 190 795 10.3
Body Science Clean Plant Protein Bar Banana Bread 50g 190 794 10.1
Crankt Gluten Free Choc Caramel Flavour Protein + Energy Bar 55g 191 800 18.6
Carman’s Greek Yoghurt & Berry Protein Bars 40g 191 800 10.3
Sam’s Pantry Apple Crumble Protein Bar 38g 191 800 9.1
Quest Protein Bar Smores 60g 192 803 21
Carman’s Double Dark Choc Protein Bar 40g 193 808 11.2
Nature Valley Peanut & Chocolate Protein Nut Bars 40g 193 806 10.4
Sam’s Pantry Chocolate Brownie With Roasted Almonds Protein Bar 38g 193 809 9.1
Crankt Gluten Free Choc Raspberry Flavour Protein + Energy Bar 55g 194 810 18.7
Carman’s Protein Muesli Bars Coconut, Yoghurt & Roasted Nut 40g 194 812 10.3
Sam’s Pantry Rocky Road Protein Bar 38g 194 810 9.1
Quest Bar Protein Bar Cookies & Cream 60g 195 841 21
Crankt Gluten Free Cookies And Cream Flavour Protein + Energy Bar 55g 195 820 19.3
The Man Bar Chocolate Peanut Butter 50g 195 812 19.3
Smart Protein Bar Peanut Choc Caramel 60g 195 816 18.6
Sam’s Pantry Roasted Hazelnut Protein Bar 38g 195 817 9.2
Carman’s Gourmet Protein Bars Salted Caramel Bars 200g 196 820 10.4
Tasti Protein Bar Salted Caramel 40G 196 820 10
Carman’s Gourmet Protein Bars Dark Choc & Cranberry 40g 197 824 10.5
Crankt Protein + Energy Bar Salted Caramel 60g 198 829 20.3
INC Shred Max Protein Bar Choc Crunch 60g 198 827 20.2
Quest Protein Bar Chocolate Sprinkled Doughnut Bar 60g 198 827 20
Quest Bar Potein Bar Mint Chocolate Chunk 60g 198 829 20
Nature Valley Salted Caramel Protein Nut Bars 40g 198 828 10
Snickers Hi Protein Peanut Butter Bar 51g 199 835 18.2
Onset Nutrition Protein Bar Chocolate Coconut 51g 199 831 17.9
Mars Protein Bar 57g 200 838 19
Tasti Protein Bar Nutty Choc 40G 200 835 10
Quest Bar Potein Bar White Chocolate Raspberry 60g 202 847 20
Onset Nutrition Protein Bar Chocolate Caramel 57g 202 844 19.2
Quest Bar Choc Chip Cookie Dough 60g 203 850 21
Crankt Gluten Free Choc Peanut Flavour Protein + Energy Bar 55g 203 850 18.5
Body Science High Protein Bar Low Carb Salted Caramel 60g 204 852 18
Body Science High Protein Bar Cookies & Cream 60g 205 859 19.2
KIND Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate 40g 205 858 8
Hillcrest Protein Oat Bars Choc Chip Coconut 40g 205 856 5.4
INC Low Carb Protein Bar Mint Choc Chip 60g 206 864 20.1
Body Science High Protein Bar Choc Mint 60g 206 862 18.6
INC Shred Max Pro Protein Bar Chocolate 60g 207 866 20.4
INC Shred Max Pro Protein Bar Cookies & Cream 60g 207 866 20.4
INC Shred Max Protein Bar Raspberry Coconut 60g 207 865 20
Body Science High Protein Low Carb Bar Cookie Dough 60g 207 866 19.2
Musashi Protein Wafer Bar Chocolate 40g 207 868 11.2
Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar Cookies & Cream 60g 208 869 18.2
INC Shred Max Protein Bar Peanut Caramel 60g 209 876 20
Musashi Protein Wafer Bar Berry 40g 209 874 11.1
Optifast VLCD Bar Cereal 65g 210 880 19.2
Musashi Protein Wafer Bar Vanilla 40g 210 877 11.1
Musashi Protein Wafer Bar Choc Mint 40g 210 878 11
Blue Dinosaur Hand Baked Cheesecake Bars 45g 210 877 4.8
Onset Nutrition Protein Bar Chocolate Nut Fudge 51g 211 882 17.6
Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar Caramel Toffee 60g 211 881 15.5
Musashi Shred & Burn Chocolate Mint 60g 212 889 20.1
Body Science High Protein Bar Low Carb Rich Milk Chocolate 60g 212 889 18.9
Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar Choc Fudge Brownie 60g 212 886 16.4
Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar White Choc Raspberry 60g 212 888 15.6
Keep It Cleaner Protein Slice Double Choc 40g 212 887 7.7
Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar Choc Mint 60g 213 889 18.3
Body Science High Protein Bar Low Carb Rocky Road 60g 213 891 18
Blue Dinosaur Paleo Bars Cacao Mint 45g 213 891 2.8
Musashi Shred & Burn Cookies & Cream 60g 214 897 20.2
Crankt Protein + Energy Bar Chocolate Mud Cake 60g 214 897 20.1
INC Low Carb Protein Bar Choc Caramel 60g 214 895 20
Optislim VLCD Bar Cookies and Cream Bars 60g 214 896 19.2
OptiSlim VLCD Bar Caramel Crunch 60g 214 896 18.8
INC Low Carb Protein Bar Cookies & Cream 60g 215 902 20.5
KIND Dark Chocolates Nuts & Sea Salt Bar 40g 216 903 6.6
Crankt Protein + Energy Bar Raspberry & Coconut 60g 218 913 20
Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar Choc Vanilla 60g 218 910 18.5
INC Shred Max Pro Protein Bar Peanut 60g 219 917 20.1
Muscle Nation Custard Protein Bar White Choc Hazelnut 60g 219 916 15.7
Body Science Collagen Low Carb Protein Bar Caramel Choc Chunk 60g 220 920 19.7
Essential Health Meal Slim & Trim Choc Cherry Protein Bar 55g 220 919 18
Essential Health Meal Slim & Trim Choc Coated Protein Bar 55g 220 919 17.7
Essential Health Meal Slim & Trim Choc Mint Protein Bar 55g 220 919 17.7
KIND Caramel Almond & Sea Salt Bar 40g 220 919 6.4
Greenback Plant Based Salted Caramel Protein Bar 50g 221 924 11
Greenback Plant Based Salted Caramel Protein Bar 50g 221 924 11
Optislim VLCD Bar Mocha 60g 222 929 17.4
Greenback Plant Based Peanut Butter Protein Bar 50g 222 930 11
Greenback Plant Based Peanut Butter Protein Bar 50g 222 930 11
OptiSlim VLCD Bar Choc Fudge 60 g 223 932 17.5
Greenback Plant Based Hazelnut Protein Bar 50g 223 935 11
Greenback Plant Based Hazelnut Protein Bar 50g 223 935 11
Grenade Carb Killa High Protein Bar White Chocolate Cookie 60g 227 951 22.4
Optifast VLCD Bar Berry Crunch 65g 227 950 20.8
INC Plant Crunch Protein Bar Cranberry Coconut 60g 227 950 20
Blue Dinosaur Paleo Bars Lamington 45g 228 954 2.5
Blue Dinosaur Coffee Bar 60g 229 958 24.2
Optifast VLCD Bar Cappuccino 65g 230 970 20.8
Body Science Collagen Low Carb Protein Bar Peanut Butter Chocolate 60g 233 975 19.8
Optifast VLCD Bar Chocolate 70g 233 980 19.3
Blue Dinosaur Chocolate Bar 60g 234 977 24.2
Musashi Protein Crisp Bar Dark Choc Mint 60g 234 981 20.2
INC Plant Crunch Protein Bar Hazelnut Soy Latte 60g 234 979 20.1
Musashi Deluxe Protein Bar Jam Donut 60g 235 983 20.5
Musashi Protein Crisp Bar Choc Peanut 60g 236 989 20
Body Science Collagen Low Carb Protein Bar Choc Coconut 60g 237 990 18.3
Atkins Advantage Chocolate Mint Bar 60g 238 995 15
Musashi Protein Crisp Bar Vanilla Caramel 60g 239 999 20.1
Atkins Fudge Caramel 60g 240 1004 15
Musashi Deluxe Protein Bar Triple Choc Caramel 60g 241 1010 20.1
Musashi Deluxe Protein Bar Caramel Cookie Crunch 60g 242 1013 22.1
Musashi Deluxe Protein Bar Rocky Road 60g 244 1020 21
OptiSlim VLCD Bar Choc Berry Crunch 5 x 60g 246 1030 21.7
Atkins Decadence Advantage Bar 60g 254 1062 18
Clif Bar Cool Mint Chocolate Bar 68g 254 1064 10
Clif Bar Chocolate Chip Bar 68g 255 1067 10
Musashi Deluxe Protein Bar Peanut Crunch 60g 258 1080 22.2
Blue Dinosaur Protein Cookie Dough Bar 60g 260 1090 22.1
Blue Dinosaur Protein Salted Caramel Bar 60g 260 1090 22
INC Muscle Deluxe Protein Bar Choc Mint  65g 262 1100 20.4
INC Muscle Deluxe Protein Bar Chocolate  65g 262 1100 19.8
Keto Smart Bar Honey Nougat 60g 265 1110 11.3
Clif Bar Crunchy Peanut Butter Bar 68g 265 1109 11
Clif Bar White Chocolate Macadamia Bar 68g 265 1107 10
Keto Smart Bar Black Forest 60g 270 1130 8.4
Blue Dinosaur Protein Peanut Butter Bar 60g 272 1140 23.3
Keto Smart Bar Hazelnut Rocher 60g 280 1170 12.4
Keto Smart Bar Coconut Cream 60g 315 1320 6.9
Musashi High Protein Bar Milk Chocolate Brownie 90g 337 1410 45.5
Musashi High Protein Bar Dark Choc Salted Caramel 90g 337 1410 45.5
Musashi High Protein Bar Cookies And Cream 90g 337 1410 45.5
Musashi High Protein Bar Rocky Road 90g 341 1428 45
INC High Protein Bar Peanut Butter Fudge 100g 341 1430 31.2
INC High Protein Bar Choc Brownie 100g 346 1450 30.8
Musashi High Protein Bar Peanut Butter 90g 347 1452 45
INC High Protein Bar Choc Chip Cookie Dough 100g 354 1480 32.1
Aussie Bodies HPLC Protein Bar Cookies & Cream Fudge 100g 378 1580 40.1
Aussie Bodies HPLC Protein Bar Chocolate Fudge 100g 394 1650 40.1

 

Protein bars to lose weight

 

FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions

What protein bars should I eat to lose weight?

To lose weight you need to be in a calorie deficit. That is you need to eat less (energy in) then your body uses (energy out by exercise, activity, resting, sleeping.)

For a diet select a bar from the above list, that is low in calories and can work in with your overall diet.

Remember to eat a wide variety of nutritious foods like vegetables, wholegrains, fish, lean protein, healthy fats, dairy and fruits. As when you are on a reduced calorie diet, you need a variety of macro nutrients (fat, protein carbs) and micronutrients. (Vitamins and minerals.)

For easy to implement ideas click on – Best Weight Loss Tips And Tricks

 

Do protein bars make you fat?

If you have more calories than your body needs, then you will put on weight. This is regardless if you eat protein bars or not.

The total daily calories eaten are more important than a single bar.

 

Are bars good for weight loss?

Protein is good for feeling fuller and also helps retain muscle mass when on a calorie reduced diet, so in that regard they are a good supplement to work in.

 

What is the best low calorie protein bars at Coles?

Coles supermarket has a good range of some of the best low calorie protein bars. They have the Weight Watchers, Fibre One and Atkins low calorie protein bars.

For more details on what bars they sell, click on – Coles Protein Bars

 

Do protein bars make you skinny?

No bars or foods make you skinny. If you reduce the overall food calories you eat (energy in) then your body uses (energy out) then you will lose weight.

A low calorie bar can be worked in with your meals and healthy snacks

 

How do I feel full on 1200 calories a day?

Low calorie, nutrient-dense foods like: Vegetables, low calorie soups, high fibre foods, and high protein foods can help you feel full.

The CSIRO Total Well Being Diet and Volumetric diets are worth investigating.

The Man Shake and The Lady Shake are also worth looking at.

 

For more information on where to find stockist click on – Where To Buy The Man Shake

 

Can protein bars used for fasting?

Yes you can work them in between meals for a snack, or extra protein when you are in the eating phase.

For more information on fasting and different fasting protocols, click on – What Is Fasting For Weight Loss

 

Can I eat a protein bar for breakfast?

Yes, but be careful you are not missing out on wholegrains and diary in your diet like you may have with breakfast. As an example like; toast, cereal and milk, and yogurt that you might normally eat.

 

Are protein bars good for a calorie deficit?

Yes you can work them in your diet. But the more calories you have, including eating protein bars, the more you can go over you required calorie or energy needs.

Utilize the bars for a snack or extra protein, but any excess food over your calorie deficit will hinder your weight loss.

 

What bars are Keto friendly?

Aussie Bodies Keto protein bae
Smart Keto bars, selected types of Slim Secrets bars, Atkins, Aussie Bodies Keto, Bounce and Crankt protein bars are Keto.

 

What are meal replacement bars?

Meal replacement bars

Meal replacement bars are designed to eat a bar, instead of a traditional meal like breakfast, or lunch or dinner.

Most meal replacement bars have a medium to high calories and protein in them, with added vitamins and minerals.

Ensure you eat a variety of wholesome foods like vegetables, fruits, healthy fats, wholegrains, lean proteins, dairy, etc., as well. As with any reduce calorie diet, you are having overall less foods which means less assorted nutrition.

The bigger Atkins, OptiSlim, IsoWhey and OptiFast bars can be used as a meal replacement bar. (Consult your Doctor before going on any calorie controlled diet or program.)

The smaller size bars are more designed for a snack and extra protein.

Meal replacement shakes are similar to the bars, as they replace the food calories.

 

Do Clif Bars make you gain weight?

As stated in the above questions and answers above, it is the overall calories that determine if you put on weight.

Clif bars can be used to lose weight, or put on bulk depending on if you are in a calorie deficit or calorie surplus.

 

What is a 100 calorie snack?

A few low calorie snacks are:

  • Hard-boiled egg
  • Banana
  • Can tuna in Springwater
  • Turkey slices
  • Apple
  • Mixed berries
  • Pear
  • Few Almonds
  • Celery sticks
  • Carrot sticks
  • Low fat yoghurt

For some other snack ideas click on – Crispbread Recipe Ideas (Under 100 and 200 Calories)

Some protein bars around 100 Calories are:

  • Atkins Enduldge Bar Turkish Delight 30g
  • Fibre One Protein Bar Caramel 24g
  • Fibre One Chocolate Fudge Brownies 24g
  • Fibre One Protein Bar Cookies & Cream 24g
  • Fibre One Triple Choc Cake Bars 25g
  • Weight Watchers Coconut Delight Indulgent Bars 21g
  • Fibre One Velvet Cake Bar 25g
  • Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Salted Caramel Fudge 30g
  • Fat Blaster Snack Bars Chocolate Crunch 30g
  • Fat Blaster Snack Bars Choc Caramel 30g
  • Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar Peanut Butter Fudge 30g
  • Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Multipack Chocolate 30g
  • Optislim 100 Calorie Snack Choc Coated Mixed Berry Bars 35g
  • Optislim 100 Calorie Snack Mixed Berry Muffin Bars 40g
  • Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Deluxe Bar Multipack Almond Caramel 30g
  • Essential Health Protein Bar Mint 30g
  • Essential Health Protein Bar Coconut 30g
  • Essential Health Protein Bar Choc Fudge 30g
  • Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Multipack Boysenberry 30g
  • Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Multipack Mint Choc 30g
  • Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Whipped Bar Multipack Cookies & Cream 30g

 

For an article on nice tasting protein bars and we do a taste test and rate the bars, click on – What Are The Best Tasting Protein Bars?

Is Fibre One bar good for weight loss?

Good low calorie protein bars will also have a reasonable amount of protein for the bar size and some types of Fibre One bars fit that criteria. Se they are good to work in a balanced diet.

 

Where to find the best low calorie protein bars?

Sport supplement stores, gyms, health food stores and supermarkets have some popular brands as well.

Chemist Warehouse also has some of the best low sugar low calorie protein bars, for more details, visit – Chemist Warehouse Protein Bars

Muscle Nation, Nutrition Warehouse, Supplement Mart, Fat Burners Only, Elite Supps, Mr Vitamins and EHP Labs are worth looking at for some bars.

Surprisingly even Aldi has some protein bars and protein powders, for more information click on – Aldi Protein Bars

 

What is the best low calorie protein bars at Woolworths?

The Fat Blaster snack bars, BC (Bar Counter), Atkins Low Carb High Protein bars, Slim Secrets, Aussie Bodies Lo Carb Protein Bar and Body Science bars can be found at Woolies.

This post will list most of the bars available – Protein Bars Woolworths

 

What is the highest protein bar?

Below are bars with a high protein content and also high calories in them.

Brand – Type – Flavour Protein (Grams) Calories Kilojoules
Musashi High Protein Bar Milk Chocolate Brownie 90g 45.5 337 1410
Musashi High Protein Bar Dark Choc Salted Caramel 90g 45.5 337 1410
Musashi High Protein Bar Cookies And Cream 90g 45.5 337 1410
Musashi High Protein Bar Peanut Butter 90g 45 347 1452
Musashi High Protein Bar Rocky Road 90g 45 341 1428
Aussie Bodies HPLC Protein Bar Chocolate Fudge 100g 40.1 394 1650
Aussie Bodies HPLC Protein Bar Cookies & Cream Fudge 100g 40.1 378 1580
INC High Protein Bar Choc Chip Cookie Dough 100g 32.1 354 1480
INC High Protein Bar Peanut Butter Fudge 100g 31.2 341 1430

 

This article gives you more information and lists the – Best High Protein Bars

 

What is the highest calorie protein bar?

If you reverse the list or look at the bottom of the protein bars listed, then you will see, the highest calorie bar. Which is the Aussie Bodies HPLC Protein Bar Chocolate Fudge 100 gram bar at 394 Calories (1650 Kilojoules.)

 

Which protein bar is best for gaining weight?

High calorie and high protein bars can help by adding overall extra calories to your day.

The best high protein bars will have over 20 grams of protein or even more. Some of the bigger bars have over 30 grams of protein and has over 300 Calories (1255 kilojoules) per bar.

 

Conclusion

The best low calorie protein bars in Australia are good for diets or busy people wanting a convenient snack without too many calories.

The above list makes it easy to work in low calorie protein bars for weight loss, or helping count your calories and protein intake.

 

Resources

Australian Dietary Guidelines

UK Eatwell Guide

Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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